In an episode of “The Knighthood Podcast,” Rutgers star Ace Billy Share the story of the turning point in high school basketball.
The podcast aired three months ago on the official Rutgers Men's Basketball YouTube channel, and he is a featured host Jeremiah Williams And the highest-ranked recruits in Rutgers history, Ace Bailey and… Dylan Harper. They discussed their high school basketball careers, college recruiting, and favorites NBA players, and more.
One of the highlights of the podcast is Ace Bailey's transformative moment in high school. Ace recently transferred from Boyd-Buchanan School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, and was getting limited playing time.
“I started high school back home in Chattanooga… and then I transferred like my sophomore year. My sophomore year… I only played three four games because of the transition period” (24:43-24:58).
When asked about the exact moment take-off began, Ace replied:
“My junior year in eighth grade, I went to a camp in Kansas. It was like a group of runners there like Crossroads Elite. That's what shaped me. And by taking what I did at that camp to school ball, I mean it. I just really exploded.” From there” (11:25-36:25).
Ace also touched on how he adjusted to college life:
“I mean it was great. Summer workouts were fun. We were training in the weight room, on the field, off the field… everything was fun, and it was great. So keep building on that” (1:20-1: 33).
6-foot-10 Ace Bailey is committed to playing college basketball at Rutgers as a five-star recruit and one of the top players in the class of 2024. As a senior, the 18-year-old shooting guard averaged 32.5 points, 15.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists. His impressive performance earned him selection to the 2024 McDonald's All-American Game and he won the 2024 Georgia Mr. Basketball award.
What to make of Ace Bailey's college career at Rutgers so far
The 18-year-old shooting guard is quickly making a name for himself in college basketball. In just nine games for Rutgers, he has already put his impressive skills on display. Bailey is currently averaging 17.9 points per game and has recorded ten steals and seven blocks this season, proving to be a tremendous presence on the court.
While he still has room to grow, his performance so far suggests that he is on his way to becoming an elite player. As he continues to develop, Rutgers fans can look forward to more dominant performances reminiscent of his high school days.
Edited by Nadim Al-Qaq
